California Assembly Bill 2494 (Rogers) is a landmark piece of legislation currently making its way through the state legislature. It’s a bill we think the entire cycling and trails community should know about. The bill redefines how California manages its State Demonstration Forests by moving away from outdated mandates focused solely on maximum sustained logging yields. It replaces them with […]
The recent reduction of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah represent a concerning shift in federal public lands policy. These National Monument rollbacks are paving the way for broad industrial development, which raises valid concerns for the future of our own protected California landscapes – specifically in places like the San Gabriel Mountains, Berryessa Snow Mountain, […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI), and Agriculture (USDA) are seeking public input by August 3, 2026 to help implement the Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act by identifying: Before submitting a nomination, please review the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure your trail qualifies. At a minimum, nominated trails must: There is a user […]
In the news…USFS Reorganization, National Monument Roll Backs, Roadless Rule & Travel Managment Updates, Funding for Deferred Maintenance, and Changes to Federal Grant Making Rules As we move through the mid-year mark, the California trail community is navigating significant federal policy shifts, particularly regarding the U.S. Forest Service. Current developments include: have left the future of land management in a […]
Action Alert: Submit Your Comments on the Draft California Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan by August 7 Wildfires profoundly shape our communities, our natural landscapes, and the trail networks we love to ride. Protecting these spaces requires a proactive strategy. It also demands the voice of the outdoor recreation community. We must ensure agencies prioritize trail access and maintenance. […]
Trail Stewards Rally in Monterey for Cycling, Trails, Public Lands 🌲🚲 We’re still riding the high from an incredible in Monterey! Check ou the Central California Singletrack Summit recap below. CAMTB would like to extend a huge thank you to the Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA) for being such fantastic hosts and showing us how it’s done on the […]
The landscape of cycling is evolving rapidly. With technological innovation comes the necessity for clear, functional boundaries. The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) alongside Calbike, People For Bikes, and the California Outdoor Recreation Partnership (CORP), has officially positioned itself in support of Senate Bill 1167 (Blakespear). This legislation addresses a critical, growing threat to non-motorized access to public lands: the […]
For cyclists, inventoried roadless areas (IRAs) are the crown jewels of our public lands. They offer a unique “wilderness-like” experience without the restrictions on bicycles found in designated Wilderness areas. This means we can access some of the most remote and scenic singletrack trails out there. In California, these areas cover about 4.4 million acres across 21 national forests, including the Angeles, Tahoe, and […]
Despite boasting a staggering $87.9 billion outdoor recreation economy—the largest of any state in the US—California currently ranks near the bottom when it comes to equitable outdoor access. Join the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) in supporting the Outdoor Access and Recreation Economy (OARE) Act to change the landscape of California’s outdoors. The Outdoor Access Gap in California While our […]
Mt. Diablo Trails Alliance’s Trails 2035 is a community-focused Strategic Plan for Mt. Diablo State Park. It is designed to achieve Better Trails and Expanded Access for all trail user groups at Mount Diablo State Park. This 10-year plan includes four goals, ranked by estimated funding requirements: Trails 2035 requires a vital fundraising drive powered by charitable donations from people […]